Welcome to the Tory Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Tory surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Tory ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Tory Family Tree
It is quite possible that someone else has already performed work on a Tory family tree, so be sure to examine some of the sources listed below carefully. Have you struck a Tory brick wall? Read "Schools Records Can Reveal A Lot About Ancestors" for some helpful advice.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Tory Ancestors
Tory Genealogy
Many things can go wrong when a record collection is indexed. If you're having diffculty finding Tory ancestors in a particular database at one site, try finding it on another and compare the results. If you want to know When were Tory births first recorded in the United States?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Tory
Historical newspapers give us the ability to discover ancestral history through eyewitness accounts.
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Start exploring this online Tory family history resource today.
Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Tory Surname
While some countries have limited historical records for last name assignments, you are most likely to only find general guidance on the origin and meaning of the Tory surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Tory DNA Projects
Don't believe the hype! When DNA testing was first made available for genealogical purposes, some companies boasted how it could solve all your Tory family tree mysteries. DNA testing can be a useful tool, when applied properly to a given research issue. If you are seeking an answer to the question, How do I know which DNA test is right for Tory research?, then this FAQ may help.
Tory Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Tory ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Tory family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Tory Researchers
When it comes families and genealogy research, it's important to remember that different people may have different information: some may even have inherited one-of-a-kind family documents or photos, and the best way to connect with these family members is by posting a message board query -- often in the process of collaboration, you can build a more complete picture of your ancestor or ancestral family. The article "Are Your Queries Getting Results?" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Tory queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Tory ancestors.
Tory Achievements & Celebrities
Did you know that Tory was the 67074th most popular surname in the 1990 census of the United States?
Web Sites & Blogs with Tory Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Tory, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Tory Family Reunions
Pedigree charts and family group records are important genealogical tools, so bringing or creating on site a big family pedigree (or family tree) is sure to draw attention; at the same time, have plenty of blank family group sheets available for individual families to complete and submit to go into a "Tory family record book," which you can then digitize and share -- you can then bring the physical book back to the next reunion, adding new families each time. The article "Reunions: Beyond Aunt Pat's Rhubarb Pie and Aunt Edna's Wet Kisses" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Tory reunion.
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Dory Tori Tary Torey Tora Toro Tor Ory
Surname Finder, The Tory Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2019.